This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns as Suns' Spot in NBA Power Rankings Unfortunately Isn't Surprising. PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns move into the second week of NBA regular season action with a 1-2 record.

The Phoenix Suns continue their three-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the second of a back-to-back.

Is it a lack of aggression or taking what the defense gives him? Maybe a bit of both. Either way, the Suns need Devin Booker to be more assertive and more selfish on the offensive end of the floor. Sure, he has two 31-point games, and he has been efficient.

It's a small "sample size," but the Phoenix Suns have been majorly behind the eight ball in two major categories en route to lopsided losses.

The Phoenix Suns drop to 1-2 after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the second game of 3-game road trip that continues on Oct. 27 at Utah.

The Phoenix Suns suffer their first loss of the 2025-26 season against the Los Angeles Clippers to begin a three-game road trip.

It has been three games and the Phoenix Suns are missing one of the two players they absolutely cannot afford to have sidelined. With that said, they have not offered a flattering first impression with their third straight dud in the first half, the latest coming in Saturday’s 133-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns players (from left) Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, Mark Williams, Devin Booker and head coach Jordan Ott against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images